Humpy
Re: Humpy
I've always been curious about this pattern, but never have attempted one.
Question: are these good on small brookie streams?
I always select a durable fly that floats really well for those types of streams,
and this fly looks like it would float like a cork - even without floatant applied.
Is that true?
Given the bulbus body shape - do they do well in mid-summer when terrestrials are about?
What sizes are they effective? #12? #14? Looks like a tough tie to do on a hook much smaller than that...
I may have to give one a try.
Brown Bivisibles, Cinbergs, Ausable Bombers, Elk Hair Caddis, and Quacks are my current go-to's for brookies, and they do well.
But this fly is intriguing...
Question: are these good on small brookie streams?
I always select a durable fly that floats really well for those types of streams,
and this fly looks like it would float like a cork - even without floatant applied.
Is that true?
Given the bulbus body shape - do they do well in mid-summer when terrestrials are about?
What sizes are they effective? #12? #14? Looks like a tough tie to do on a hook much smaller than that...
I may have to give one a try.
Brown Bivisibles, Cinbergs, Ausable Bombers, Elk Hair Caddis, and Quacks are my current go-to's for brookies, and they do well.
But this fly is intriguing...
Re: Humpy
Thanks guys 
The Humpy imitates nothing particular. It can be fished as a beetle, fluttering cassis and everything in between. It fishes best on choppy spots. Even a little skittering works to entice a grab.
I prefer smaller sizes, 14 and 16 for my fishing.

The Humpy imitates nothing particular. It can be fished as a beetle, fluttering cassis and everything in between. It fishes best on choppy spots. Even a little skittering works to entice a grab.
I prefer smaller sizes, 14 and 16 for my fishing.
Re: Humpy
read this post when it came out , you guys are very nice to share your ties , figured I give it a try , 6/14 on the Willowemoc early am, produced a 18 1/4 " Brown trout . Was it ok that I was not targeting Brookies ?
If it has fins I want to catch it .
Re: Humpy
Thank you
The other day I was browsing Dave Whitlock's website (Whitlock has been an inspiration for many many years) and I ran into his painting of hair wing dries. The Humpy he painted is amazing. I was surprised how closely our Humpies looked alike!
Here's the link to the painting: https://davewhitlock.com/shop/art/print ... wing-flies

The other day I was browsing Dave Whitlock's website (Whitlock has been an inspiration for many many years) and I ran into his painting of hair wing dries. The Humpy he painted is amazing. I was surprised how closely our Humpies looked alike!

Here's the link to the painting: https://davewhitlock.com/shop/art/print ... wing-flies

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